Pope-elect Stephen

Pope-elect Stephen (died 25 March 752) was a Roman priest. He was chosen to become pope in March 752. He died of a stroke before he was consecrated.History's great untold stories: larger than life characters & dramatic ... By Joseph Cummins. National Geographic Books. p. 13. At that time, a person became pope after he was consecrated.Annuario Pontificio 2012 (Libreria Editrice Vaticana 2012 ), p. 11* So, Stephen is considered only a . He is not considered a real pope.

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